College comparison

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College vs UC Riverside

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is more selective	73%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1340	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,594	22,593
Avg net price	$19,151	$14,304
Median earnings (10 yr)UC Riverside reports higher median earnings	$61,251	$67,699
Graduation rate	69%	76%
Median debt	$20,500	$17,500
Economic mobility	—	6.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is more selective: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1340 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and — at University of California-Riverside. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.